Mar 30, 2021
What is it about the no-dig approach that is so appealing, what are some of the objections, and what does the research say?
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Mar 27, 2021
No-dig methods lower the apprehension of many new gardeners and have attracted lots of adherents over the years. Others question if a garden can really go without a good digging.
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Mar 23, 2021
You can help strengthen your seedlings by giving them a quick, gentle brushing -- maybe with your hand or something lighter.
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Mar 19, 2021
It's a plant hack that has taken off on social media. Is shaking your plants just silliness, or is there actually something to it?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Germination Trick for Stubborn Delphinium Seeds
Mar 15, 2021
In much of the U.S. and Canada, we will soon be welcoming hummingbirds back to our gardens. When will they arrive and how can we prepare?
READ MORE AT Empress of Dirt: 2021 Hummingbird Migration Map (Find Out When to Expect Them)